2021 WORLD HERITAGE REGION DACHSTEIN SALZKAMMERGUT DACHSTEIN SALZKAMMERGUT www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 1 25.03.21 14:14 MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT Dachstein Krippenstein! The modern full-service restaurant for summer and winter business can be reached barrierfree from the cable car mountain station. The full-featured seminar and event room offers an unique ambience with panoramic view. Here you can enjoy domestic and international dishes, at which, of course, great value is placed on regional cooking. On the sun terra- ce and in the new dining room, which provides seating for up to 150 persons, you can enjoy divine panoramic views of the Dachstein glacier. Contact: Siegfried Voglmayr, Phone: +43 50 140 12611 Mobile: +43 664 2172570, Mail: [email protected] 2 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 2 25.03.21 14:15 Welcome to Dachstein! The Dachstein Krippenstein offers varieties of nature experience and promises days full of lasting memories. Explore the fairytale world of the Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, walk in the footsteps of cave explorers through the Mammut and Koppenbrüller caves. Feel the adrenaline rush through your veins on the 5fingers viewing platform, then relax with a leisurely hike to the Heilbronner Cross and visit the Dachstein Shark on the way! Legend Valley station Mammut cave 5fingers Dachstein Koppenbrüller cave Dachstein Shark Giant Ice Cave Boat trip Mountain station Paragliding Middle station Restaurant Station Gjaid Schönbergalm Conference room Hiking trail Welterbeblick Cave museum Adventure viewing platform Welterbespirale Cinema Via Ferrata viewing platform 3 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 3 25.03.21 14:15 Nature experience Schönbergalm The lovingly laid out Schönbergalm nature park by the middle station of the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car invites to watch, marvel and relax. A cave museum takes children on a voyage of disco- very through the children-adventure cave or the bad weather station – cinema. 4 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 4 25.03.21 14:15 Past the Almbodenkick football ground, it‘s on to the Bamhittl tree house via an adventure trail. A climbing trail, information on the geology of the region and plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation complete the range of offers close to the cable car middle station. 5 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 5 25.03.21 14:15 Dachstein Giant Ice Cave Multimedia shows, cave bears and rope bridge: The completely reconstructed Dachstein Giant Ice Cave offers you the chance to embark on a breathtaking adventure through rock and ice. Your eyes gradually get used to the shadows of the rocks, cracks and crevices. 6 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 6 25.03.21 14:15 The origins of this jewel of nature are revealed by stalactites in every colour. Suddenly the passage- ways and halls are filled with the sound of roa- ring: the cave bears Ben & Boris have awoken! The unique rope bridge with it’s length of 35 m leads over the ice abyss. The guided cave tour will whisk you away into the fantastic underworld of the Dachstein and features some spectacular new highlights. Are you ready for adventure? Free Audioguide – App in sieben Fremdsprachen. E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 7 25.03.21 14:15 Mammut cave Cave labyrinth of superlatives One of the largest karst caves in the world impresses with its size, variety of shapes and spectacular artistic installations. Almost 70 km of the cave labyrinth has been explored, so where else could you get a better impression of the wide range of shapes of the cave world than Free Audioguide – App in sieben Fremdsprachen. E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 8 25.03.21 14:15 here. Our guided tours will take you through gigan- tic cave passages, impressive rock cathedrals and explain how they were formed. Interplays of light and shadows and a laser installation add special effects. At our trekking tours* you can experience the fantastic underground world. Grab your over- alls, head torch and helmet and explore the “Verfal lene Burg” tour or the inner of the mountain at the tour „Große Mammuthöhle“. An exciting adventure is guaranteed! * All details – page 22. Free Audioguide – App in sieben Fremdsprachen. 9 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 9 25.03.21 14:15 Koppenbrüller cave Roaring water Where a spectacular cave stream plunges into the Koppentraun river, the latest of the three Dach- stein caves – the Koppenbrüller cave is located. Especially during snowmelt and heavy rainfalls you can observe a unique natural spectacle here, which you can hike through in complete safety on one 10 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 10 25.03.21 14:15 of our guided tours. The water crashes its way through the mountain – no wonder that there are so many myths surrounding this cave. You can explore this “wild” side of the cave in one of the trekking tours for the whole family*. Take the child-friendly tour "Kleine Abenteuerführung" or the challenging "trekking tour Urwassergänge", you‘ll feel like a real explorer! * All details – page 23. 11 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 11 25.03.21 14:16 Dachstein Krippenstein More than just hiking A wonderful mountain plateau and plenty of variety: Here at the Dachstein Krippenstein you‘ll find everything a hiker, climber or leisure tourist desires. The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car will transport you up to approx. 2,000 m, enabling you to conquer the mountain with no effort at all. 12 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 12 25.03.21 14:16 There is also disabled access: The Welterbe- blick viewing platform is wheelchair accessible to ensure that everyone can enjoy the unique Dachstein pano rama. The Dachstein Shark (approx. 8-metre) is the latest attraction on the Heilbron- ner circular trail. The popular photo point can be reached in around 30 minutes wal- king distance and offers visitors a view into the pre-historic past of the Dachstein massif. 13 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 13 25.03.21 14:16 The Dachstein A sporting challenge Heilbronner circular trail This hiking trail is particulary suited to families. Gentle climbs and incredible views of the Hallstät- ter Glacier accompany this family-friendly hiking tour. Information boards, fossils, the Dachstein Shark and an extensive network of trails make a trip from the mountain station to the “Gjaidalm” education al and enjoyable for young and old. 14 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 14 25.03.21 14:16 Need to satisfy your impuls for exercise? Then Dachstein Krippenstein is just your place. All the way from the valley to the top, the region offers delightful hiking routes, but also challenging mountain and climbing tours, such as the new via ferrata “Dachstein Krippenstein”, as well as a wide range of sports options. So pack the backpack and set off! No matter if going on a tour across the Dachstein Plateau or a leisurely walk near a lodge – the Dachstein offers plenty of variety at any time of year! Nature Trail Those interested in geology will love the Nature Trail. This themed walk leads from the “Gjaidalm” via Wiesberghaus lodge to the “Simonyhütte" and provides extensive knowledge about the rocks, plants and ani- mals of the region. Dachstein under climate change Discover a new exhibition inside the stone cabins at Schönbergalm. Find out more about the different facets of climate changes at informativ display boards, impressive installations, historic exhibits and interactive hands- on activity stations. 15 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 15 25.03.21 14:16 5fingers Adrenaline & Relaxation Not for the faint-hearted! The 5fingers viewing platform, 400 metres above the abyss, provides a high level of adrenaline rush. On five differently designed platforms, the 5fingers, you can check your fear of heights and enjoy unique panoramic views of lake Hallstättersee 16 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 16 25.03.21 14:16 and the Salzkammergut. The Welterbe- spirale viewing platform on the summit of Krippenstein invites to relax, inform and enjoy. You‘ll learn interesting facts about various world heritage sites and set your soul free on one of the relaxation couches. 17 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 17 25.03.21 14:16 Conference room TIP This unique location is perfectly suited for your events, seminars, workshops and meetings. The new conference room has a wonderful atmosphe- re with its large, sunny terrace and a panoramic view of the Dachstein glacier. It is located on the first floor of the new mountain restaurant at Dachstein Krippenstein up to 2,100 m above sea level. Basic details: • Service for up to 100 people • Barrier free access from the cable car • Flexible room design • Catering/service by the mountain restaurant team • Easily reached by two modern cable cars • Overnight accommodations available on the mountain 18 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 18 25.03.21 14:16 Available technology: Conference room • Projector • Modern sound system • Wireless microphone • Flipchart and bulletin board • Seminar case • Free WLAN Tip: The 5fingers, Dachstein Giant Ice Cave, Mammoth Cave, Dachstein Shark, and the world heritage site viewing platform (Welterbespirale) are great desti- nations for company outings. The mountain offers a variety of entertainment programs, which can be offered to corporate participants. Inquiry Conference room: Markus Trausinger, Phone: +43 50 140 15202 [email protected] GROUP OFFER – EXPERIENCE DACHSTEIN KRIPPENSTEIN An attractive offer for group trips, family celebration or company trips from 20 people. Included is the ascent and descent with the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car and a „Bratlessen“ meal at Schön- bergalm restaurant at the middle station or in the Lodge at the Krippenstein restraurant, up on 2.100 meters with direct view on the Dachstein glacier! Restaurant Schönbergalm (Cable car section 1 € till middle station 30.20 + „Bratlessen“ meal per person included) Lodge at Krippenstein (Panoramaticket € + „Bratlessen“ meal 38.80 included) per person Information & booking: Phone +43 50 140, E-Mail [email protected] More groupoffers you find at: www.seilbahnholding.at 19 E-Welterbe-Folder-2021.indd 19 25.03.21 14:16 Ticket- NEW Onlineshop www.dachstein-salzkammergut.com Panorama Ice- / Combined Dachstein All inclusive Koppen- ticket Mammut cave cave ticket Salzkammergut ticket brüller cave Tickets & ticket ticket ticket Prices All prices in Euro.